Designs for an Pierced Border Ornament, Three Pitchers and an Open Basin (recto); Design for a Candle Stick (verso) 1845 - 1855

"Designs for an Pierced Border Ornament, Three Pitchers and an Open Basin (recto); Design for a Candle Stick (verso)" is a watercolor drawing on paper created between 1845-1855 by Alfred Henry Forrester. The artwork depicts five designs for decorative objects, including a pierced border ornament, three pitchers, and a basin. The drawings are done in delicate watercolor washes and are characterized by intricate details and a sense of elegance, representative of mid-19th-century design aesthetics. These sketches reveal the artistic vision of Alfred Henry Forrester, a notable designer and illustrator of the period, and offer a glimpse into the decorative arts trends of the time. The drawing currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.